Our Taxi Training Courses
At MDA we provide pride our selves in the high quality tuition we give, and in the high pass rates that our learners achieve.Taxi Training is one example of the types of tution or instructors offer.
Our Private Hire Taxi Lessons are professionally and precisely tailored to your needs, and allow you to progress in the fastest ways possible, which in turn leads to a lower cost for you because you need fewer lessons. Our courses are based here in Birmingham, or if you are outside of Birmingham then we come to you, so not only do you save on Driving lesson costs, you don't need to pay traveling expenses for you training.
Most good drivers can achieve a pass on the taxi test in a very short space of time, given the correct tuition. At MDA, we not only aim to get you through your test, we aim to make you a safer driver, which in turn will result in fewer accidents and lond term will save money on your insurance premiums. As a Company we have been providing high quality private hire taxi training for many years, and have achieved an extreemly high pass rate in this field
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For Private Hire Taxi training we chage £25 / hour and will aim to get you through your testas quickly as possible, although the time taken is dependant on what training you need and how fast you progress.
Preperation For Your Course
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Requirements to hold this type of licence are as follows:
To become a taxi or private hire vehicle driver you must:
- be able to work legally in the UK
- hold either a full UK driver's licence issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, or a full European Union driving licence together with a UK paper counterpart
Other requirements may include paying a fee and passing a:
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criminal record check
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medical
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'knowledge' test, to prove you have reasonable geographical knowledge of the area in which you intend to drive
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Driving Standards Agency (DSA) practical taxi test
DSA practical taxi test
Some local authority areas also require drivers to take a DSA taxi test. The test standard is set at a level suitable for full driving licence holders, which is higher than the learner driver test.
Eyesight test
Before the practical taxi test, your examiner will ask you to read the number plate on a stationary vehicle. You can use glasses or contact lenses if you wear them. If you fail the eyesight test, you will be unable to take the driving part of the assessment. However, you will still be able to continue with the wheelchair section if appropriate.
Practical test
The practical taxi test will last for 35 to 40 minutes. Some skills assessed are specific to taxi drivers, such as making U-turns and not stopping where it could be dangerous for a passenger getting out of your vehicle. The examiner will also ask you some questions on the Highway Code and ask you to identify some traffic signs and road markings.
Your practical driving test will include approximately ten minutes of independent driving. This is designed to test your ability to drive unsupervised and make safe decisions without guidance.
Wheelchair exercise
If the licensing authority require you to take the wheelchair assessment as part of your test you will need to show the examiner you know how to operate the entry ramp and secure your passengers safely.
What happens at the end of the test
To pass the taxi driving test you need to complete it with no more than nine minor faults. You will fail if you make any serious or dangerous errors.
If you fail the practical test you must wait a minimum period of three clear working days between tests. There is no limit to the number of attempts you may take.
Further information on the DSA taxi test can be obtained by requesting a copy of the private hire/hackney carriage assessment booklet from the local council in the area where you wish to operate.
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